Remote code execution in Windows Remote Desktop Client
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-0611 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU24295
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0611
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server. A remote attacker can trick the victim to connect to a malicious RDP server and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 10 1909
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2019 1909
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0611
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
